








Discover the Incredible Mexican Bolillo Bread
Let me share this amazing Mexican bolillo bread recipe – a true delight for the senses. Its texture is reminiscent of Vietnamese baguettes, featuring a wonderfully crisp crust and a soft, springy interior. The best part? This bread requires minimal effort – simple hand-kneading yields a beautifully developed gluten structure without strenuous work. I adore its savory, grain-forward flavor with a subtle salty aroma. Each chew releases a satisfying wheat fragrance, making it utterly addictive.
With only a small amount of sugar and oil in the formula, this bread is both healthy and low in calories. It serves as an excellent staple during weight loss periods – perfect for sandwiches or simply toasted and enjoyed plain.
● Ingredients
Bread flour 210g | Cake flour 90g | Water 210g | Butter 8.5g | Salt 4g | Sugar 4g | Fresh yeast 6g
🌟 Essential Tips
▸ No baking steel? Simply flip a baking sheet upside down and preheat it in the oven. When loading the bread, quickly spray water onto the oven walls to create steam – this is crucial for achieving beautiful oven spring and scoring expansion!
▸ Ensure your oven is fully preheated. Insufficient heat can cause temperature drops that hinder proper bread expansion. I recommend preheating the oven during the second fermentation stage.
● Method
1️⃣ Combine all ingredients and mix until uniform. Rest for 20 minutes
2️⃣ Wearing gloves, knead the dough about 20 times until surface becomes smooth. Rest another 20 minutes – the dough should now achieve about 80% windowpane stage
3️⃣ Turn out dough and begin rolling. Stretch it out as much as possible, fold both sides toward center, then roll again. Repeat this strengthening process 3-4 times until dough resists further rolling
4️⃣ Round the dough and ferment until doubled in size. Divide into 5 portions and rest 20-30 minutes
5️⃣ Gently flatten each portion (avoid complete degassing). Roll from top to bottom, shaping into plump oval forms with slightly bulging centers. Second fermentation: proof until 1.5 times larger at room temperature (use proofing box at 28°C if room temperature is too low)
6️⃣ Score the center of each proofed loaf. Lightly brush scoring line with olive oil to enhance oven spring
7️⃣ Preheat oven to 230°C with baking steel/stone. Load breads and immediately spray water into oven to create steam. Bake at 230°C for 16 minutes
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